SEAT, AUDI, VW Faulty Door Lock FIX | How To Fix the door opening issue | North Coast Workshop

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

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[@iliasEpsilon]

Same thing here. Seat leon 1.8 2009, both front and one back lock, fixed. Thanks a lot for the help. The back lock needed to soak overnight to start working again. So if anyone tries and it does not work at once, please don't get disappointed.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Glad to hear it worked for you ilias 👍🏻

[@cherrywoodpodcast]

I am flattered that people are copying my original fix!! good job :)

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

You will always be the OG when it comes to this solution, and the video of urs still gets shared heavily on MK2 Leon groups and forums. Just wanted to do my own style on the video, but awesome to have you be here commenting on the video itself. Really appreciated 👍🏻

[@davidwall5124]

Just wanted to send a 'thank you' in your direction. I had this problem on my Seat Leon... Nightmare getting kiddies in and out of the car. Followed your steps on my lunch break... Sorted in a half hour (I worked the WD40 into the lock by locking and unlocking from the inside several times... Instant result). Thanks again 👍

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

No probs at all David, glad urswas a success story as it can occasionally not solve the issue. But yes I can imagine the frustration u had for getting the kids out 🙈 not Ideal, but excellent news it's now working! Cheers 👍🏻

[@HomeHax]

So you didn't have to drill a hole in your door lock for yours to fix? As it's a little daunting drilling into it. My driver door is playing up but i can still open manually by inserting key to door from outside. Considering just spraying wd40 onto the side of door without taking trim etc off

[@Odspeed001]

Now my 3 doors lock are now working fine, thanks for this trick

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Great to hear 🙌🏻 glad it has worked 😊👍🏻

[@bewise91]

It is really working, my passenger lock was not working, i did exactly same what you did and 5min later it was working! Wish i knew that when i was changing rear right door lock.. would have save my self a lot of time.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Excellent to hear mate!!👍🏻 Yeah I bought a new module years ago and discovered this fix while it was being sent 😅🙈 so I still have it in my spares box to this very day!

[@benjaminclement8437]

3 of my door did not work and this fixed all 3, did the 4th door for good measure. (Audi A4 B8 2009) Thank you so much you saved me heaps of cash and it was surprisingly easy.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

This is great to hear mate 👍🏻 Glad it worked for you and cheers for watching the vid 😊

[@DerekJames-bf3ex]

My Audi A3 door lock has been out of action for months and this fixed in 15mins. Many thanks for posting the video 👍👍

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

No probs at all, and I'm glad it sorted it for you 👍🏻

[@DanReVanced]

Did this tonight! Started working after just 3 squirts of WD40. I put some more in for good measure, then squirted some silicone grease in. I used a 4mm drill bit if that helps anyone. Cheers for the video!

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Great to hear, and cheers for the info on the drill bit size 👍🏻

[@DanReVanced]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop I've enjoyed your videos whilst owning a Leon FR. Really useful and great content! I had to fix the lock as someone was coming to buy the car yesterday, didn't want them knocking me down anymore on the price 😂

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Thank you! And yes, of course, buyers try to find anything they can to get a few more 💰💰 off the price 🤣🙈 Hopefully you'll stick around for continued content on the channel whatever car you get next! 😁 I'm always trying to keep the channel varied, and applicable to all cars, even though I'm doing the mods to my Cupra.

[@david-fx8ri]

Is there any polythene on the door liked cars used to have to stop water hitting panel on inside.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Hi David, no there's not on the MK2's. My old MK1 used to have that on its inner door panel, but it's just the door card itself on these cars.

[@amartin2346]

3 of my doors have this problem, might give this a go and let you know how it goes. Cheers for the video

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Hopefully it sorts it for you 🤞🏻 and yeah let me know how it goes 👍🏻

[@stevelives123]

Worked perfectly on my 2009 leon. It initially made things worse as the lock stopped locking as well as unlocking but within 10 minutes it was back to full working order. I also was able to remove the door trim with just a flat head screwdriver.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Glad to hear it worked, and possibly saved u a few pennies until it fails completely. But saying that, my 3 are still working perfectly after several years since doing this process to them. So you'll probably get a few years at least too 👍🏻

[@philipblackledge5347]

Absolutely amazing, we have had 2 rear doors unable to open for ages, just recently the front passenger door stopped opening and then yesterday the drivers side did also, decided enough was enough but before I spent out on a garage to fix it I searched and found your video , took 15 mins and a whole can of WD-40 and now all 4 are working 😁 3 worked within mins and the 4th took a cpl hours but dam I’m happy now 😁

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Brilliant to hear Philip 😊👍🏻 good job on getting the rears sorted yourself as I've yet to make a video to fix them. Hopefully you'll get a good few more years out of the modules 😁🤞🏻

[@benjaminclement8437]

A whole can that's crazy, I did all 4 of mine and barley used a 5th of a large can hahaha. So long as it works don't matter though :)

[@leooneill1693]

Just bought a Cupra R, ND the passenger door won't unlock. Pulled the panel trim off to find a different door module to yours. Will try to find another video on the process. Thanks for a great video.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Cheers mate, hopefully you can get it sorted somehow 🤞🏻

[@leooneill1693]

I got it sorted without drilling, on my car (2011 Finnish Seat Leon Cupra R), all I had to do was remove the rubber grommet with the indentation on the side of the door adjacent to the lock, and underneath is a plastic circle with a screwhead slot. You simply turn the slot left and right, and also lock and unlock the car from inside. I did this a few times and hey presto, the passenger door now opens without any problems.

[@dereka71]

Just picked up a leon last weekend and it has this problem I will definitely be giving this a try 🤞

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Nice one Derek, welcome to the Leon club 😁 and let me know how u get on 👍🏻

[@vladimirristic9903]

Still working like a charm, 6-7 hours later and it unlocked.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Great to hear!! Hopefully you get another few years out of it like I have 🤞🏻

[@barnesyy8233]

Just got my 2 doors back 🎉 cheers for the video about to try it on my dads Audi too

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

No probs at all 👍🏻 glad to hear it worked for you 😊

[@davidmagee1147]

Works a charm, couple of hours and the lock was free. Many thanks.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Great to hear David, glad it worked 👍🏻

[@sheldonbackhouse2829]

Good video, I've just tried it on my drivers door will let you know if works, also need do passenger door as they've both been failed since March this year

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Fingers crossed for you Sheldon 🤞🏻 but yeah let me know. So annoying that they're like ticking timebombs ready to just fail at any point in their lifetime when on a car 😂🙈

[@RedouanJahjah]

I drove with this problem for 1.5 years now i finally found the solution for this sh!it hahah thanks man

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

No probs at all mate!! Glad it helped 😁👍🏻

[@JS-om3pi]

Thank you very much! Took 5 mins on my dinner break and I can now use my drivers door 🎉

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Love hearing the success stories 😁 glad it's working again, such an annoying fault when it first appears! Cheers 👍🏻

[@adriancatalin4865]

Hi I have same issue on my 2008 audi a3 and Works for Perfect. Thanks for all

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

That's great to hear, glad it's working 👍🏻 and cheers for watching 😊

[@ahmadx8523]

I’m gonna do this on my Audi a6 2008 soon, have the same issue, sometime it unlocks but most times doesnt. Gonna do this to my drivers side door and passenger door. I’m assuming this should work on my car too?

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

It should do mate. All the Audi's, VW's, Seat's, and Skoda's share these similar door lock modules. Worth a try before getting a replacement anyway. As ur probably aware, take care when drilling, and fingers crossed it works. If u let me know how u get on 👍🏻

[@Alex-lh9tz]

I am going to give this a go!

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Let me know how u get on Alex 👍🏻 Updated video below, 👇🏻 with the back door method included too if you ever need to check back ok it kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ_dc6Crf9qSpJY

[@dillon84]

Similar issue, i have to press unlock twice to open the car, will give this a go while I'm off work over chrimbo. Need to clean egr valve first it's stuck open. Subscribed thanks

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Ah the dreaded egr clean 🙈 I and that on my MK1 Leon TDI, it was clogged badly. Hope u have success with that and the door locks, any questions give me a shout. Cheers for subscribing too 😊👍🏻

[@tlstjdgns21]

thank you for the great tips! i have question about measurement of drill to make holes is it 3.2mm or 4.2mm? or other

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

I'm not too sure, but whatever straw you are going to use for putting in th WD-40, just get a drill bit as close to that straw size as possible (but a little bit bigger) Hope that helps 👍🏻

[@multidezzle]

fixed it today, works great 15 minute job for me super easy😊

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Great to hear Desmond 😊

[@jimr1923]

Thank you for this 🙏🏻 Just done this over the weekend with one of my rear doors. Worked perfectly 👍🏻

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Great news, glad it worked out for you 😊👍🏻

[@GaryMoore-nw3gn]

Hi, could you let me know where you drilled into the rear one please ? 👍🏼

[@kev1nzz]

Both doors working again! Thanks mate!!

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Great to hear!! 👏🏻👍🏻 No probs at all 😁

[@noelwatters2155]

Thanks for your video.My sons passenger door went inside and out, followed your instructions and it has started working inside straight away.Outsides only opening once opened from the inside but fingers crossed once locked and unlocked a few times it'll be fine.thanks very much.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

That's no probs at all Noel, hopefully it's sorted the issue for the outside too, and yeah it may take a wee while to start working 🤞🏻 cheers

[@Infiniti25]

Did it improve for the outside?

[@noelwatters2155]

​@Infiniti25 yes once the wd40 done the job on inside couple of go's later it was all working

[@Infiniti25]

@@noelwatters2155thanks for the response. I’m not copying the method in this video, I’ve applied lithium grease to the latch in the various positions it clicks into using a toothpick to lubricate the whole of the range of motion. I’ll fit it again tomorrow and see how I get on. I also opened it up to take pictures of the cog positions and the positions of the sliders when you need to fix it back together. Hopefully it all went well and I’ll get a working lock mechanism from this bit of work in the coming days.

[@noelwatters2155]

@Infiniti25 No problem. I just followed Nortcoast video before I had to dismantle the door workings. Good luck hope you get it sorted if not get in touch with Northcoast direct as.hes a.very knowledgeable man.

[@leelockwood3258]

Just bought mk2 leon 2.0 tdi cr sport . Hope I don't have similar issues, after watching some of your videos now not sure what to expect........

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

They're great versions of the MK2!! 👌🏻 As for issues, all cars have problems, and sadly the mk2's are no different 🙈 but don't stress about that, they're still brilliant cars and you'll enjoy it regardless 👍🏻

[@vigl94]

it works, i just got 2 doors on my cupra back working thanks!

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Excellent news!! Great to hear 😁👍🏻

[@LukasDJackson]

It worked like a charm !! Thanks mate!

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Excellent!! Glad to hear that, and no problem at all 😊👍🏻

[@dttrinity]

Very interesting video. Thanks. I have a 2009 LEON 2.0 FR and recently have been having problems with being unable to open some car doors. I had the actuators on the two front doors replaced at £300 each. Now I have temperamental issues with the back doors. However, I have not done anything yet to get it fixed. Now I can't lock the near side back door. Any thoughts about what I can do without spending another fortune? Thanks.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Hey mate, cheers for watching and commenting on the video. Yes, you can try the same technique on the rear actuators too. Although they normally give the issue of not opening from the outside, there are other times they won't open or lock from the inside. If you pop off the inner panel of the rear door card (it's very tough to pull out, but it will come out eventually) then look inside , up towards the actuator, it's just the same thing as the front. Drill a small hole very carefully into the top, spray in some WD-40 and hopefully after a maximum of 24 hours it'll be working. If you can see any part numbers while you're there, take a note of it, and if it doesn't start to work, u could order a replacement from eBay, they're about £35 2nd hand. And if u weren't keen on fitting it urself, I'm sure a local garage wouldn't mind. Hope that's of some help for you 👍🏻

[@GaryMoore-nw3gn]

Hi Kev, do you have a link to where to drill on the back door mechanism? TIA

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

It's been that long since I did the back one, I can't quite remember. But I think there's a similar looking bit that sticks out away from the rest of the unit. Drill the hole very carefully into the top of this to get WD-40 into it and again it should start working from between 2-24 hours later

[@lukenorman6545]

I have this problem but with my rear driver side door. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

It's pretty much exactly the same method, just it'll be a slightly different angle because of the shape of the door. Again though, remove the smaller panel, and drill a small hole at the top of the module and fill with WD-40. Worked on my rear door a few years ago, and has worked perfectly since then 👍🏻

[@omergunes56]

Hello, Once my door was not unlocking and i made the same method and worked well but now i have even bigger problem. My right two doors is not opening at all from inside or outside. Do you have any suggestion to open the doors to make that process :D

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Hi Ömer, I think once that happens the module has completely failed and will need replacing I'm afraid. They range from about £25 for a used unit to maybe £60-90 for a new one. Worth checking the electrical connectors and cable mechanism for the inside handle, just in case. Hope you're able to get it sorted 🤞🏻

[@kevinsmith8343]

Thanks it worked (Q20) saved me alot of time and money!

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Great to hear Kevin 👍🏻

[@stephen3654]

Worked for me thanks, I was hoping / dreaming it would cure at the same time the issue I'm having with the car randomly locking and unlocking itself whilst driving also the radio will turn off at the same time as the locking / unlocking happens, any ideas what that's all about?

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Hi Stephen, good to here it sorted the non opening issue, but sorry to hear ur still having further electrical issues. There's a self lock function in the menu on the Speedo in some models, which may be activated and that's locking ur doors while moving, but that wouldn't explain the radio issue though. Maybe someone has messed with obd coding previously in the car before you had it? Or has it suddenly just started doing this? Maybe there's a damaged area on the loom somewhere? I'm afraid I'm not too sure exactly what it could be, sorry 🙁

[@stephen3654]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop yes it's one that self locks at around 15mph and yep it's just started doing it (I've had it over 10 years) it can suddenly decide to unlock for example going 70 down a motorway and lock again randomly and it usually coincides with the radio turning itself off, I can turn it back on and it might turn itself off again after a few seconds. Then it might not show this problem for weeks. I've searched online for it and seen it's happened to a handful of owners but there has been no remedy for it, some have suggested a switch issue, one has pointed out its worse after rain which I 'think' I can confirm and so probably an earth somewhere. One thing I wonder about is the switch on the centre column with a picture of a key on, this I believe lights up when it automatically locks as it should at 15mph to show it's locked, and I can unlock it at this switch at anytime but I've never been able to lock it at this switch and I would expect to because after all there is no other way of locking the doors if say you're about to get murdered by someone outside with a knife, this switch has never been able to lock, I'm assuming it should yes?

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

@@stephen3654 yes it should lock and unlock from that switch, so that would be a starting point, but yeah if rain is making the issue worse, it could be the wiring under the bonnet getting damp and triggering actions that it shouldn't. Electrical issues are always the worst, mechanical issues are a piece of cake compared to them.

[@stephen3654]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop yeah, I'll have a look at it, where's best to get a new switch?

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

A 2nd hand one on eBay or Google might throw up a match. There will be a part number stamped on it somewhere once u pop it out of the plastic housing. Best of luck with it all mate 🤞🏻

[@martingreen6299]

I have a rear door and the front passenger door that have issues. Until a few months ago I could still unlock the front passenger door from the inside but that has now stopped working I have no way of opening that door and my MOT is in a weeks time. Might this still work if I can’t open it with the inside lever too? Thanks, Martin.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Hi Martin, yes this is definitely worth trying as I've heard it has worked for both outside and inside opening issues. Even with the door still closed, you'll be able to remove the inside section of the door card and try this fix on the door module, using WD-40. Hopefully it gets it working in time for your MOT 🤞🏻

[@JuliaNewham]

I've had the door lock replaced on my passenger door. It now locks and unlocks but you have tp pull the handle twice to get the door open. Do you have any suggestions what I can do to get the door to open first time please?

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

I'm not aware of that issue I'm afraid. Never heard of it needing to be pulled twice before. Sorry I can't be of more help.

[@sammyrahman6341]

Hi mate. Will this work for doors that won't lock?

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

I have heard it can sort that too, but I've never experienced it myself to see if it does fix the issue. Before u buy a new module it's definitely worth trying WD-40 just in case that sorts it. Just be really careful with drilling the hole 👍🏻

[@gibsonlespaulspecial]

So I’ve done as instructed which is great but on an Audi TT mk2 the unit is in quite deep so seeing is difficult but how to get the drill bit in close enough? Bit doesn’t reach at all unfortunately.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

You may have to try and remove the unit from the locking system and do it on the worktop. Apologies as I wasn't aware the design of the TT door meant it wouldn't reach the module. That is really frustrating.

[@gibsonlespaulspecial]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop Thanks for the response. Yes very, I thought it was me but on the TT it's set very deep. I've ordered more Torx because I didn't have the right size so also worked out I'd need to remove and drill but I decided since I was going to all this effort, I'd replace with a new unit. It's for my daughters car and need to finish it because it won't pass the MOT otherwise......and just so she can sell after........things we do! It'll be a good achievement if I manage it. Thanks for a great video!!!

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

That's very true just to replace it all together, good point 👍🏻 I'm hoping to do another video at some point including the rear door module fix as well as the front, so I'll try to mention the issue with TT doors. It's there fancy styling causing all the issues 😅 Very kind of you to be sorting ur daughters car. You'll probably find ur working on other cars more than ur own 🙈 Cheers for watching and giving me the heads up on the TT issue mate, best of luck 🤞🏻

[@antoxxwoody]

Hi I have the same issue but I keep getting my coil light flashing comes on while I am driving and puts the car in to limp mode did that happen with ur Car because if the locks or would u no what it could be for the coil light

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

I never had any warning lights for my issue. What kind of light is it exactly, and what engine do you have? A Coil light as in "diesel plug pre-warming coil light"? Or the "engine management light"?

[@antoxxwoody]

I have seat Leon 1.9tdi 2008 so keeps coming on and flashing and won't let me go past 3000 revs when I turn the car of it goes of but then will come back on later that day or the next day all starts fine and everything so don't get what it is as I have a change a few things

[@antoxxwoody]

Coil light mate

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Hmmm, I'm not too sure what that'd be. Sadly I'm not too clued up on the diesel engines. The glow plugs, I believe, only operate for starting the engine. It could be a boost issue, a sensor of some sorts maybe failing. If u can get the car plugged into diagnostic software, it might show any stored faults 🤞🏻

[@antoxxwoody]

I have plugged it in and sorted the faults and still not sorted don't get it but really appreciate u getting back to me mate thank u

[@utubeads47]

Never had this happen to any of my Leon's, FR's, Excellance and now a Mk4 FR, But one of my older ones, I think it was a Mk2, had an issue of the windows not opening when the remote unlock was held, this was cured with a sequence of presses on the window switch. Maybe there is something like this for the locks as well. Just a thought.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Appreciate the comment Tony, yeah on some occasions something like that may solve the issue. The majority of the time, when I looked further into it, was the failing of a microswitch, that the wd40 seems to free up, and keep it working for just a wee bit longer. And fortunately for me, the 3 doors I've had issue with, are original units, now repaired and still going strong 😁💪🏻 Cheers for watching 👍🏻

[@vasiliskabourakis2728]

Great tip I'll use your advise to make mine functional again!! I just wanted to ask you one more question,I own an mk2 cupra and i want to add a rear spoiler exactly like yours. Would you be willing to tell me where could I find one like yours? Thanks in advance,greetings from Greece.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Thanks , hope it works for you 👍🏻My spoiler is factory fitted, comes standard from seat for the cupra R's. There's a few companies that do spoilers for the MK2 Leon, Maxton designs and RDX www.maxtondesign.co.uk/search?search=MK2%20Leon%20spoiler rdx.de/# Hopefully you'll be able to find something the same or similar 🤞🏻

[@vasiliskabourakis2728]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop 🙏🙏

[@sylwesterkunicki8643]

Thank You that's works on my Seat Leon 2009 😎

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Great to hear!! 😁👌🏻

[@paulgreen9265]

Would this work on a 2009 vw touran, my wife's car pas side rear door won't open

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Most likely it would Paul, as the modules are all very similar and it's a common VAG issue. Definitely worth a try before having to purchase a replacement 👍🏻

[@MegaBosko007]

Hi, i have a similar problem although my passenger door wont lock from the inside also from the outside with the key it stays unlocked, can i try the same method? Thanks.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Yes definitely try this,, it may work and worth trying before you start spending any serious money on new modules 👍🏻

[@jedgr]

Hello man ! Does it work for seat ibiza 6j ? I have one door doing this and now they become 2 doors !!! Opens only from inside and from time to time from outside...

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

I'm not 100% sure, I know a lot of the Audi's, VW's and Seat's all share these modules, but I've not tried it on an Ibiza. If you can access it, and it's a similar design, it's definitely worth a try 👍🏻 Let me know how u get on

[@benjaminkeningale5584]

Hi My actuator looks slightly different, so not sure where to drill! Any advice?

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Near the top is ideal, or as high as possible, and around the thickest part. Just be really careful not to push to hard when drilling, so you don't go too far through. Good luck, and always worth a try if it's broken already, and before splashing out on a new one 👍🏻

[@benjaminkeningale5584]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop thanks for the quick reply, just had a go and it worked a treat! You're a life saver.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Great to here mate, hope it gives u a few more years of use like mine has 🤞🏻

[@tmanda323]

Would be white grease better than WD40?

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

I'm not 100% sure to be honest. I imagine it'd be the difficulty in getting the grease into the small hole that's been drilled. Also because WD-40 tends to work so well 95% of the time, no one has ever tried other products instead. Appreciate the suggestion though 👍🏻

[@mawadapatricio7681]

Gonna give it a try tmw and see

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Hopefully it works for you 🤞🏻

[@Odspeed001]

How deep should the hole be?

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Just enough to go through the casing. It's best to stop and check every so often. The casing isn't too thick

[@Odspeed001]

@NorthCoastWorkshop Having problem with 3 doors, I'll do it and see if they work, seat leon 2 series 2007

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

@Odspeed001 best of luck mate. Just take ur time then give it some time to work after spraying it in. One of mine to a day to start working again 👍🏻

[@Odspeed001]

@NorthCoastWorkshop yo i just finished doing the 3 doors on my seat, now everything works like magic, i use some short wire to cover the holes... It works like magic, I was charged 850€ to change just only two door lock mechanism from some car dealership. Thank God we have KZbin

[@youngd9207]

I have the same car and even the same color,sometimes i also have that problem with doors not opening but when i press two times at my key on unlock button it opens every time

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Yeah they can play up sometimes then other times my doors work perfectly (as they did in the video) not sure what would be the cause for your ones. Thank you for watching 😁👍🏻

[@andrewhull365]

I've just done this. Works, fantastic however now the door doesn't lock!

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Possibly a connector has come loose during the process? I don't think the issue could be that you've damaged the insides, as it wouldn't unlock either if it was broken. Not sure what else could affect it. Unless the unit is sadly just beyond repair. Lastly it may rectify itself over the next 24 hours 🤞🏻

[@andrewhull365]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop yeah we shall wait and see, not overly bothered as it's a bit of a commuter hack! Behind the card actually felt damp when I removed!

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

That could be a damaged door seal, I think that's quite common, and sometimes let's water inside the inner part of the door/door card and occasionally dampens the carpet in the footwell. Hopefully it's nothing too serious, let me know how it goes 👍🏻

[@bob27knox41]

My doors don’t lock with the key fob they only lock when I put the key and hold it for a bit but then I unlock the car the rear doors don’t open from the outside but they will from the inside do you know what this could be

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

The rear doors will be the same issue as described in this video, and can be sorted with WD-40 also, exactly the same process, you just have to remove the door card insert 1st. The front doors I'm unsure about. Trying the method in this video won't do any harm, it might sort it, but it might not. But worth a try 👍🏻

[@ryandavidson3658]

Would this work on my 2016 Leon fr

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Should do, definitely worth a try if ur having similar issues

[@ryandavidson3658]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop yeah it’s my drivers side door. Not locking when I click the lock button on the key and when I manually lock it with key and try and unlock it with button it doesn’t unlock.

[@Snaretrapify]

Thank you pal!

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

No problem, hope it was successful for you as well 🤞🏻

[@viologiko44]

Is it the same for the back door?

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Hey Nesius! Yeah, near identical. Remove the inner part of the door trim, Nd the lock is tucked up at the rear of the door. A little tighter for space, but can still be reached. Very very carefully drill a small hole in the top, WD-40 sprayed in and give it up to 24 hours to hopefully find it starts working again 🤞🏻

[@viologiko44]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop Thanks a lot.

[@timdolman948]

I have a seat altea 2008 when I start the car the petrol gauge works then a few minutes it shows empty turn the car off then on again it works then goes off ,???? Any idea please

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

It sounds like the fuel sender unit is on its way out. It may come as part of the low pressure fuel pump as well which could make it expensive. Try to see if it does the same thing with just the ignition on, but don't start the car. If it does possibly it's an electrical fault/relay, which would be a lot more awkward to trace. At least if it's a faulty sender unit, it's easier to switch out for a replacement.

[@Battlefield_jan]

Thank you, I finally fixt it Thanks to you

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Glad it worked for you 😊👍🏻

[@florinarosu8000]

I have a seat leon from 2009. The passenger door front won't close. Can you help me please

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

When you mean it won't close, do you mean it won't stay closed? (So you try to slam it shut but it just bounces open again?)

[@tiagooliveira9196]

Sadly didn't work on my passenger door! i didn't even hear the door click.. in my case the door don't lock, is always open!

[@cuprak1lad543]

Same issue with my rear drivers soon, I'm guessing same way to fix it

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Hopefully should be, majority of doors work after trying this method, let me know how you get on 👍🏻

[@sirbrokenlegs2074]

Well, i tried this and it unlocked it pretty much immediately. The issue is now it won't actually lock. I hope it doesn't have anything to do with me drilling too deep, or soaking it with too much WD-40 😬

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Drilling too deep usually means it will stop working completely, so I don't think you've done that. Too much WD-40 isn't an issue either, as when I do mine it's pretty much flooding out the hole at the top . Give it a little time, they sometimes sort themselves out and work properly, or the unit itself may have been too far gone and a 2nd hand unit is required. New ones are extortionate, so I'd recommend 2nd hand from a reputable seller. But yeah fingers crossed it just begins working properly v soon 🤞🏻

[@sirbrokenlegs2074]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop Oh, i just had to let it sit overnight, and it works fantastically now by the sound of it. No need to spend a penny, thanks fam 💪😎

[@Iceman-zl3el]

hade same issue, and i have test that with wd40 and have work fine for 3 years now,. i cover up the hole with hotglue to keep it dust free inside

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

That's a great idea actually. If I have the door cards off again at some point I'll probably do that, better to just in case. Thank you for watching and commenting, esp with tha tip 👌🏻👍🏻

[@waqzh6128]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop just try some gorilla glue tape to cover it rather than hot glue

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Good idea too 👍🏻 fingers crossed it carrys on working, it hasn't shown the fault since 😁🤞🏻

[@waqzh6128]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop no problem, what's your thoughts on the Tdi FR and the Tdi FR550 what's the differences? 170

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

@@waqzh6128 not 100% sure. The FR's are good looking cars, the 550 I think was a limited edition, only a few made (maybe 550),think it came with a few standard extras. The CR170 engine i think its called, is the good all rounder. Tuneable, good economy and very good standard power. You planning one??

[@mcshartd8491]

🔥🔥

[@anonymousanonymous5327]

last time i did my back door ..... mwahahahahahaha

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

🤣🤣🙈 never even twigged! 🙈

[@tonymaxwell949]

Going to try this at weekend cheers dude 09 seat altea same issue , also do you know why my rear door child locks keep clicking every time I stop and then go over 10 mph.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Let me know how you get on Tony, as for the doors locking my car has an auto lock feature that's enabled through the settings on the dash, which locks doors once the car is up to a certain speed. Could be a similar setting to urs. If it's just the rears and not the fronts locking, I'm not too sure of what it could be I'm afraid.

[@tonymaxwell949]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop yes mate the rear doors click as if trying to lock , they lock but if I pull door handle twice they open from inside

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Yeah that sounds exactly the same as the auto lock setting, but only difference being all 4 of my doors lock, which is strange how urs is just the back ones. I'm unsure why that might be I'm afraid.

[@stevelives123]

Worked perfectly on my 2009 leon. It initially made things worse as the lock stopped locking as well as unlocking but within 10 minutes it was back to full working order. I was also able to get the trim off with just a flat head screwdriver.